Round-up 15 August 2025
In this week’s round-up: Lula receives call from Putin to discuss Ukraine and BRICS issues…
China Development Bank and DBSA boost infrastructure with $293 million credit line
The China Development Bank (CDB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed…
Brazilian president calls for BRICS summit to address Trump’s actions
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Brazil will coordinate with other BRICS nations to…
Round-up 10 August 2025
In this week’s round-up: Trump seeking to drive wedge between Russia, China, India, split BRICS…
Egypt’s Ramsco gains BRICS recognition for gender inclusion
Ramsco Biotechnologies has been recognised as a leading private sector example from Egypt in the…
OPINION: India uses BRICS to push reforms—not to challenge the US
The latest edition of the BRICS Summit was significant because all 10 member countries participated.…
South Africa secures 7 billion rand loan from New Development Bank to upgrade road infrastructure
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has secured a pivotal 7 billion rand loan agreement…
Small businesses gain support from BRICS ministers
Brazil's Minister of Entrepreneurship, Microenterprise and Small Business, Márcio França, highlighted the global significance of…
SA BRICS Business Council member participates in SPIEF
South African BRICS Business Council member Elias Monage participated in the 28th St. Petersburg International…
South Africa’s BRICS+ trade outlook: Opportunity beckons, but actions needed
South Africa's expanding trade ties with the BRICS+ grouping present a compelling opportunity, yet the…
